Rain lashes some parts of Rajasthan

JAIPUR: The active western disturbances created overcast conditions in the state on Friday and some parts of northern Rajasthan even witnessed showers, which added a nip in the air. Mount Abu and Sriganganagar remained coldest in the state recording minimum temperatures of 10.0 and 10.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Met office informed that in the next couple of days the mercury will take a drastic plunge.

Though nearly 90% humidity controlled the minimum and maximum temperatures but chilly winds swept across the state throughout the day.

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 13.5 degrees Celsius, almost two degrees above normal.

Fog in the morning affected road and rail traffic. A few early morning trains including Puja Express, Shatabdi Express and Marudhar Express arrived late in the city. Likewise, RSRTC and private buses, especially those connecting Jaipur to Agra and Jaipur to Delhi, were also delayed a little. However, no major impact on the early morning flights was reported.

Mount Abu and Sriganganagar were followed by Jaisalmer with a minimum temperature of 11.0 degrees Celsius, Udaipur 11.4, Bikaner 11.5, Chittorgarh 11.6, Churu 13.3, Ajmer 13.5, Pilani and Kota 14.0 and Barmer recorded a minimum temperature of 14.2 degrees Celsius.

Met forecast says in the next 48 hours, the sky will clear out. It will be followed by a dip of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius in the day and night temperatures.